Downing Street was tonight battling to contain the scandal amid a backlash over a slew of fresh revelations about Peter Mandelson's friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Pressure is growing on Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over his role in the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to Washington, which Labour figures accuse him of having personally spearheaded.

LONDON, Feb 4 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a "litany of deceit" about his ties to U.

MPs back release of Mandelson files as Keir Starmer faces pressure over what No 10 knew about links to Jeffrey Epstein and the ambassador appointment.

Sir Keir Starmer is to announce a cash injection of £800m to rejuvenate the most deprived communities, which he admits have been "undermined by political neglect".

One of Keir Starmer's hands appeared to shake uncontrollably as he faced MPs furious over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal.

Keir Starmer faced MPs at Prime Minister's Questions amid mounting pressure over his decision to appoint scandal-hit Peter Mandelson as Britain's Ambassador the US

The police are investigating Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and Keir Starmer plans to disclose documents related to the appointment.

Controversial Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan testified before Congress on Wednesday about U.K. free speech battles and ongoing transgender policy disputes.

Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway